A review by karingforbooks
Elizabeth I and Her Circle by Susan Doran

4.0

It is definitely dense, just packed with information, that requires much longer to read and absorb. That said, I liked that she included multiple views of Elizabeth and the listed personages in the book, rather than only including those sources that tend to the author’s beliefs. I liked that she clearly stated what the general consensus tended toward, what the dissent was, and what she thought. She used quotes liberally and once you adjust to the inconsistent spelling of 16th c England, they’re great. She organized it well and kept each person largely within their own chapter but discussed the same topics for continuity. It’s a good book.